Careers officers say horticulture is 'for idiots' says Parliamentarian - but Defra replies that it has a plan for growth

Baroness Fookes has led a Lords debate on what plans the Government has to support careers in the horticultural sector, and the role of that sector in protecting the environment., with Defra minister Lord Benyon laying out Government action on peat, automation, careers and strategy.

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